- present participle of recognize.
recognizing
Example Sentences
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This means recognizing that the U.S. homeland is no longer a geographic refuge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Carney needs to "think hard about his next move," Fagan argued, and ensure any new countermeasures are chosen strategically while recognizing Canada "is always going to be at a disadvantage."
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Part of getting older is recognizing what tier of friend you are to others and what role you play in their social landscape.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
In 2005, the California government formally apologized for these forced removals, recognizing they were “fundamental violations of … basic civil liberties and constitutional rights” during a period “of illegal deportation and coerced emigration.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Nathan then listened to the Navajo words, recognizing a few here and there.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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